Smriti Mandhana is rapidly ascending to the pinnacle of cricketing stardom, consistently rewriting records and achieving milestones that place her in the pantheon of the sport's all-time greats. Recent performances and statistical comparisons are increasingly drawing parallels – and even eclipsing – those of modern-day legend Virat Kohli.

In a stunning display of athleticism and skill during the ongoing Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, Mandhana etched her name in history by becoming the first and only woman cricketer to surpass 1,000 runs in a single calendar year. This feat, achieved in just 18 innings, shattered Belinda Clark's previous record of 970 runs set in 1997. This achievement underscores Mandhana's relentless consistency and her ability to perform under pressure, solidifying her status as a true legend of the game.

Beyond accumulating runs, Mandhana has also demonstrated remarkable speed and agility at the crease. She broke Virat Kohli's record for the fastest century by an Indian in ODI cricket, reaching the milestone in a mere 50 balls against Australia. Kohli previously held the record with a 52-ball century. Furthermore, Mandhana also broke her own previous record of 70 balls for the fastest century by an Indian woman in Women's ODIs.

In addition to her record-breaking feats, Mandhana has also achieved significant milestones in her overall career. She is the fastest woman to reach 5,000 runs in ODI cricket, achieving the feat in just 112 innings. This is faster than Stafanie Taylor's previous record of 129 innings. Across genders, she is the third-fastest to reach this milestone, only behind Babar Azam (97 innings) and Hashim Amla (101 innings). She surpassed Virat Kohli's record of reaching 5,000 ODI runs in 114 innings.

A comparison of Mandhana's stats to Kohli's after 108 ODIs reveals interesting insights. Mandhana has scored 4,888 runs at an average of 47.92. In comparison, after 108 ODIs, Kohli had 4,378 runs to his name at an average of 48.64. Mandhana has also notched up 13 centuries and 32 half-centuries in 108 ODIs, while Kohli had 14 centuries and 23 half-centuries.

Smriti Mandhana has cemented her place as one of the greats in the ODI format, slamming 13 centuries, which is the most by an opener and joint-second most overall. In 2024, Mandhana became the first woman to score four ODI centuries in a single year. She also became the first Indian woman to score a century in all formats of the game.

These achievements are a testament to Mandhana's exceptional talent, dedication, and impact on the sport. As she continues to break records and set new benchmarks, Smriti Mandhana is not only rewriting cricketing history but also inspiring a new generation of athletes.